Estimator

About the Role

The Estimator is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting contract documents (specifications, drawings, and reference information) to develop detailed, comprehensive estimates for various electrical projects. This position reports directly to the Estimator Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specifications and confirm complete scope.
• Participate in customer pre-bid meetings (in-person or virtual) and site visits to gain an understanding of project requirements and site challenges.
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude.
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing.
• Meet estimating deadlines working independently.
• Perform detailed takeoffs of labor, materials, and equipment required to complete electrical construction projects.
• Manage flow of bid information between customers, contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and operations employees.
• Create and transmit scope letters and quotations.
• Follow up with customers on proposals.
• Support project managers during the pre-construction phase of projects.
• Assist senior estimators on large project estimates.
• Create project schedules to define construction workflow and deadlines to meet customer constructability requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate and professional bid proposals and supporting documentation.
• Other duties as assigned; responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of electrical and/or civil estimating experience in an industrial environment, or a minimum of 5 years of field supervision or relevant experience.
• Utility construction experience preferred.
• Familiarity with materials and equipment take-off process.
• Ability to perform conceptual estimates based on specifications.
• Strong mathematical, communication, and computer skills.
• General understanding of MS Office with proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to compose basic and complex proposals, technical documents, and formal letters.
• Ability to make presentations to diverse groups and communicate with clients, engineers, and internal operations.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus, and Unit contract pricing mechanisms.
• Basic understanding of electrical trade and general construction.
• Ability to understand construction drawings and contract documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple estimates simultaneously.
• Occasional limited travel for off-site meetings, events, or other business matters.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. The employee must sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.